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Fennel

  • Fennel (microgreens)

    Fennel

     Facts
     The taste  Mild, peppery, sweet, light like anise
     Germination  7 - 14 days (less if soaked)
     Growth until harvest  10 - 14 days
     Nitrogen requirements  moderate - moderate eater
     pH range  6.4 - 6.8   matching plants
     Ec - area  1.0 - 1.4   suitable fish
     Size  up to 7.5 cm

     

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     Cultivation
     Soaking the seeds  recommended for 12 - 20 hours
     Soak the medium  optional 
     Growth medium  - Mixed potting soil (organic preferred)
    - Coconut soil
    - Peat-free potting soil
    - Hemp mats
     Light  12 hours of exposure per day
     Germination temperature  21°C
     irrigation

    - Flood and drain twice a day, spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening

     Preferred system  Ebb - flood systems

      

     Nutritional values ​​per 100g
     Calories  31 kcal 
     Carbohydrates  7.3g 
     Proteins  1.2g 
     Vitamin C  12 mg 
     Fat  0.2g 
     Calcium 49 mg 
     Fibers  3.1g 
     Iron  0.7 mg 
     Phosphates  50 mg 
     Potassium 414 mg 

    Steps of cultivation

    1. Place the seeds in a bowl of clean water to soak for 6 - 24 hours

    2. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface

    3. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters

    4. Moisten the seeds extensively with water atomizer or, if desired, soak the entire growing medium for 10 minutes

    5. Cover with any cover and weigh down (e.g. two baking stones), store in a dark place  

    6. Germination occurs in 7 - 14 days

    7. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system 

    8. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 10 to 14 days 

    9. Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures

    Picture: https://www.pexels.com/de-de/foto/grunes-gras-in-der-tilt-shift-lens-fotografie-740129/ 


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